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BREAKING NEWS
Vancouver Police officers responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported her daughter’s companion was emotionally disturbed and threatening to harm himself with the gun
Ex-Missouri City officer Blademir Viveros was driving at least 100 mph without lights and sirens when he crashed, killing three people, including a man detained in the back of his cruiser
A judge ruled that three Miami-Dade officers could not be prosecuted in the bystander’s death because they had reason to believe deadly force was necessary to end a confrontation with suspects
Park Police Chief Scott Brecht said in a press briefing that the officer was ambushed by two gunmen who fired at the officer as he drove by in an unmarked vehicle
The justices left a ruling granting officers immunity in place after the 2017 arrest of a citizen journalist who obtained and published nonpublic information
In the video, the man says he is trying to get the FBI’s attention by throwing “Elizabeth’s remains” in order to compel the FBI to intervene in alleged wrongdoing by Denton County officials
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office’s disciplinary committee found that Deputy Aileen Jimenez Barboza violated multiple department policies in the shooting death of Levincer Swanson
“Shots Fired” hosts broke down the lawsuit tied to a 2022 search warrant at rapper Afroman’s Ohio home, weighing search warrant tactics, privacy expectations and why the case became a viral punchline
TSA workers are among those who have missed paychecks due to a six-week long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as congress disputes its funding
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
The first armed responders to arrive at the shooting were three off-duty officers, a reminder that it’s crucial to carry your firearm off duty
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
While AB 392 emphasizes the importance of establishing clear use-of-force policies in California, there is not universal access to the necessary training to achieve those standards
We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion
Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?
PRODUCT NEWS
Featuring high-performance DJI Matrice 4D/4TD drones, DJI Dock 3 supports vehicle-mounted deployments and adapts to various environments
Adds international network of law enforcement and intelligence professionals, meeting market need for managed safety and response, training, tactics, and American technology-driven professional services
Holt & McArdle Associates recognized for outstanding sales performance in the law enforcement market at SHOT Show 2025
Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Real-time operations center deploys XtendPoint KVM-over-IP to improve incident response and collaboration
Modular, secure, and ASTM-certified barrier solution protects pedestrian zones and public spaces from unauthorized vehicle intrusions
“With our FedRAMP High Authorization, federal agencies can rely on Mark43 for premier security and mission-ready public safety technology,” Bob Hughes, Chief Executive Officer at Mark43
The Un‑carrier delivers the best price for first responder and military families vs. AT&T and Verizon
RapidDeploy is a cloud-native Next Generation 911 solution provider for public safety
“The earlier you get there with these drones, the more information you are getting ahead of time,” said Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jeremy Sanchez